Bayelsa Queens Football Club, today defeated Pacesetters Queens 1-0 and sailed through to the round of 16 in the ongoing 2026 President Federation Cup.
Striker Kesiena Ojiyowv proved unstoppable as she fired a second half goal to help the 2023 Champions regained confidence and sealed a deserved one-nil victory against the stubborn Pacesetters Queens.
Pacesetters Queens and Byaelsa Queens ended the first-half goalless, after both team came close to scoring. But it was the Prosperity Girls that scored in the 38 minutes only for the referee to rule it for an offside.
As the second half began, Bayelsa Queens FC came out better as they launched series of attacks on their opponent and it paid off in the 47th minute when Kesiena Ojiyowv found the back of the net to give the Prosperity Girls the only goal of the game. They continued to mount pressure on their opponents., but could not get a second goal to end the match with a slim goal margin.
Bayelsa Queens FC won the 2023 edition of the Federation Cup after defeating Rivers Angels 4-2 on penalties after regulation time ended goalless at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on June 21, 2023.
Bayelsa Queens technical adviser, Whyte Ogbonda, applauded his team’s determination after they secured the 1-0 win against Pacesetters Queens.
Whyte attributed the win to his players’ hard work and determination.
He expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, noting that they have been working to move up towards the right direction, which is to win the President Federation Cup.
“With their current trajectory, Bayelsa Queens is poised to make a strong showing in this year’s President Federation cup, and their win over Pacesetters Queens has provided a much-needed boost to our campaign,” Whyte said.
“Bayelsa Queens victory over Pacesetters Queens demonstrates the players capabilities and underscores their commitment to succeeding in this year’s competition and are well-equipped to handle the challenge”, Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.
